Main Entry: ¹orb

Pronunciation: \ˈȯrb\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French orbe, from Latin orbis circle, disk, orb

Date: 15th century

1 : any of the concentric spheres in old astronomy surrounding the earth and carrying the celestial bodies in their revolutions
2 archaic : something circular : circle, orbit
3 : a spherical body; especially : a spherical celestial object
4 : eye
5 : a sphere surmounted by a cross symbolizing kingly power and justice